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Ingredients
THE CRUST
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon sugar
8 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
THE APPLE FILLING
½ cup melted butter
1 cup dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ cup dark currants
4 to 5 apples, such as Golden Delicious
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons dark rum
Nutritional analysis per serving (10 to 12 servings)
34 grams carbs; 41 milligrams cholesterol; 284 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 16 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 10 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 22 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
To make the crust, put the flour, sugar and butter into the container of a food processor and cover with the lid. Gradually add only enough cold water so that the dough comes loose from the sides and can be shaped into a ball.
- Step 2
If a food processor is not used, put the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the butter and cut it in with two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse cornmeal. Using a fork, toss the mixture while adding just enough water so that the pastry holds together and can be shaped into a ball.
- Step 3
Remove the dough and flour lightly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Step 4
To make the filling, pour the melted butter into a round dish measuring about one and one-half inches deep and nine to 10 inches in diameter.
- Step 5
Sprinkle the bottom of the dish evenly with brown sugar, lemon rind and a neat dusting of the cornstarch.
- Step 6
Put the currants in a small bowl and add hot water to cover. Set aside.
- Step 7
Peel the apples and cut them into quarters. Cut away and discard the cores and stems. Cut each quarter into four lengthwise pieces of more or less equal size. .
- Step 8
Put the pieces in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon. Toss to blend. Put half of the apple pieces neatly in layers over the bottom of the dish. Drain the currants and sprinkle them over the apples. Arrange the remaining apple pieces in layers over the currants. Sprinkle the rum over all.
- Step 9
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Step 10
Roll out the pastry to more or less fit the top of the pan. If there is an overlapping edge, fold this edge over toward the center, pressing it down to fit around the filling. The pastry should fit neatly and not overlap the top and edges of the dish.
- Step 11
Place in the oven and bake one hour.
- Step 12
Remove from the oven and let cool briefly.
- Step 13
Run a knife around the inside rim of the pie. Place a dish over the pie. Invert the pie quickly onto the plate. Serve hot.
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